Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Study: Apple CarPlay more distracting than texting
The U.K.-based safety charity IAM RoadSmart has conducted a study on Apple CarPlay, a system that allows drivers to access an iPhone without touching it. Tennessee residents should know that contrary to what Apple has said about the safety benefits of CarPlay, the...
Giving too much information after an accident is a bad move
After a car accident, you may have a lot of overwhelming emotions. You may feel as if you need to rush through wrapping things up. This may lead you to take steps that will end up hurting you in the long run. A good example is when you offer too much information to an...
Federal court rules in favor of OSHA
OSHA rules require employers in Tennessee and throughout the country to determine ahead of time if a respirator is needed to complete a given project. Employers are also required to choose a respirator that meets all their workers’ needs. Although OSHA's Respiratory...
What to do when involved in a distracted driving accident
After Tennessee's legislature passed the Hands-Free Law in 2019, motorists may not hold a mobile device in their hands while driving. Talking on the phone through a hands-free device, however, continues to cause distractions and may cause serious collisions. It...
Basics of fire safety in underground mines
One danger that miners in Tennessee face on a daily basis is that of fires. Fires can prove fatal, especially in areas with few evacuation routes and poor ventilation. This is why mine owners must make ventilation and atmospheric monitoring two of their top safety...
Teens more likely to crash when school starts early
Many car crashes in Jackson, Tennessee, involve teenage drivers. However, these are not always due to teens who were drinking, using a smartphone or acting in some other obviously negligent way at the time of the crash. It may be good to know about another factor that...
OSHA standards for protecting laboratory employees
There are likely over half a million laboratory workers in Tennessee and across the U.S., according to OSHA, and these workers face a host of risks, especially from the use of hazardous chemicals. This is where the OSHA Laboratory Standard comes in. Fulfilling this...
Preventing workplace dangers for welders
While most people in Tennessee do not think that they will be injured at work, many people suffer serious injuries in workplace accidents. Welders are especially at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries because of the type of work that they perform. Understanding...
Determining liability when autonomous vehicles cause accidents
It may be difficult to determine who is liable for an accident between an autonomous vehicle and one controlled by a person. If such an event were to take place on a Tennessee road or highway, it is possible that multiple parties will be held responsible. This was the...
Types of compensation for personal injury
A person who suffers an injury resulting from the negligence or malicious actions of another party may claim compensation for damages. Compensation is reimbursement for the suffering and costs incurred by the injured party. Injury cases may include car accidents,...
